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Arts Central - General Arts Enquiries
Visit Arts Central in Room 19.1050 or phone 4221 5328. There is a wealth of experience and expertise at the Centre where staff will be able to assist you.
Are You Correctly Enrolled ?
If you are not enrolled in a subject you will not receive a mark in the subject. Students who have not been enrolled will not be admitted after the final date for admission has passed.
Check your enrolment on SOLS to ensure that you have enrolled correctly. If you find a problem with your enrolment record please contact Student Central, building 17.
Online Tutorials Enrolment
For problems with online tutorial enrolment please email: chrisa@uow.edu.au
Tutorial times/clashes
Ask your subject co-ordinator or your tutor first. If the lectures in two subjects clash, you should start thinking about alternative subjects.
Change of subjects
- Students can change subjects up to week 2 via SOLS: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/ (add or withdraw from subjects).
- After the end of Week 2, you will need the approval of the Subject Coordinator and Head of School (on a blue and white Variation form) to enrol in a subject.
Who signs the form?
- Waivers after week 2 - Subject Coordinator and Head of School
- Addition of subjects after week 2 - Subject Coordinator and Head of School
- Course transfer - Sub- Dean
- Extra credit points - Sub-Dean
- Unspecified credit - SubDean
- Specified credit - Sub-Dean
- Application to amend your academic record - ARD
Planning your Arts major - subject selection
Speak with the co-ordinator of the major, convenor of the program, your lecturer or tutor when you have decided on your major and want advice on the most appropriate subjects to take.
Advanced Standing and/or Course transfer
Make an appointment with the Sub-Dean's Assistant to see the Sub-Dean of Arts. Phone 02 4221 4838, building 19, room 1050.
Cross-institutional study
If you wish to enrol at another tertiary institution, concurrently or otherwise, and have subjects successfully completed at that institution count towards your course at UOW, you must gain the prior approval of the Faculty Sub-Dean.
Information on Study Abroad scheme and HECS
For Study Abroad enquiries, please phone 42214311. For HECS information please phone 42214601.
Important Dates
Last day to add a subject, last day to withdraw without penalty, session dates etc. visit: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/dates/index.html
Student Equity and Diversity
Liaison, information and referral for students as well as provision of programs supporting student equity and diversity both within faculties and across campus including:
- Student welfare for international and domestic students
- EdStart (grants for financially disadvantaged students)
- Transition programs for international students
- Provision of equity information
- Liaison for the University's Disability program
- Liaison for other areas of Student Services and referral to services such as Counselling, Learning Development, Careers
- Liaison with the Academic Registrar's Division and other areas of the University
- Liaison with external agencies
- As an emergency point of contact for students at risk and students involved in critical incidents
The Student Equity and Diversity Liaison Officer is Viv McIlroy, Room 19.1075, Phone +61 2 4221 3635 or Email: vmcilroy@uow.edu.au
University Counselling Service
The University Counselling Service provides professional, confidential counselling to all students and staff, and also has an International Student Adviser. Phone 42214335
Library
The University Library wins more awards every year for the excellent service it provides to our students and staff. Organised tours run regularly in the first few weeks of the session and staff at the Information desk are always willing to help if you have problems.
Library Resources and Services for Students
Your University ID card is also your library card. The Library web site provides access to a wide range of information resources. These include the Library Catalogue, electronic journals, full text databases and links to web sites in various subject areas. To assist you with making the most of these resources the Library offers help/training guides, web-based tutorials and hands-on workshops. For more information about library resources and services ring the Information Desk (02 4221 3548) or check the web site: http://www.library.uow.edu.au/
You should also make use of the Library Resources for Arts web page:http://www.library.uow.edu.au/eresources/index.html
Help with essay writing
If you need more help with your general study skills, or find specific problems getting through your work, you should seek advice from your tutor or subject co-ordinator, or call the Learning Development Centre on the ground floor of Building 19, phone 4221 3977.
Information Literacies Introductory Program (ILIP100)
All undergraduate students are required to complete the University’s Information Literacies Introductory Program (ILIP100). The program is designed to help you attain a minimum level of information literacy skills at the start of your studies, so that you will be able to locate, use and evaluate information effectively. ILIP100 is compulsory and should be completed within the first six weeks of session. Details are included in enrolment information and the Orientation booklet. Students who do not satisfy the ILIP100 requirement by the end of their first semester of study will have their results withheld.
Computer Training for Students
For information regarding computer training for students just follow the student links at the web site:http://www.uow.edu.au/its/training/UOW001553.html
Information Technology Services provides help and advice to students with their computing needs. Computers are available for student use in our laboratories and staff are available to help with any computing problems you may have, including email and internet. Location: Building 17, First Floor.
E-Mail Accounts and Web Access for Students
Students are entitled to an e-mail account. Information is available on the Information Technology Services web page: http://www.uow.edu.au/its
The University has imposed a quota on information downloaded from the Web. Students should read the Information Technology Services (ITS) Internet Access Guidelines for Coursework Students. If you exceed your quota, you will need to apply for an increase in the quota to the Sub-Dean.
Other useful links:
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